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Engagement
7.5%
Outlier
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Video #29197 · Carousel

Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar advertisementfrom @arbys

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Overview

A promotional photo from a brand featuring a studio shot of their Beef 'N Cheddar sandwich. A text overlay presents a playful, meme-style challenge to the viewer, encouraging them to buy the product, with an arrow pointing off-screen to imply a list.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State a conditional rule
  2. 2Promise a personalized list
  3. 3Reveal list across slides
  4. 4Prompt a social action

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Product PromoSocial Game Challenge
Elements
Text OverlaySolid Color BackgroundGraphic Overlay

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 45%

if you see your name on this list, you have to eat a Beef ‘N Cheddar today

Verbal hook · 35%

See your s/o’s name? Tag them and they’re picking up the bill

Visual hook · 20%

A large, highly detailed, and appetizing close-up of a sandwich overflowing with roast beef and melted cheese sauce, designed to trigger hunger.

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Hook template

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If you see your [identity label] on this list, you have to [branded action] today

  • — If you see your zodiac sign on this list, you have to order the new spicy burger today
  • — If you see your birth month on this list, you have to try our seasonal latte today
  • — If you see your college major on this list, you have to grab a slice tonight

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Roll Call Framework

Engages users by establishing a playful, conditional rule on the first slide, then prompting them to swipe through a list on subsequent slides to see if the rule applies to them or their friends, driving interaction through personal curiosity and social tagging.

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    The Conditional Premise

    The first slide establishes a simple, low-stakes 'if-then' rule (e.g., 'If your name is on this list, then you must do X'). It uses a compelling visual and a directional cue (like an arrow) to create a strong curiosity gap and encourage the first swipe.

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    The Searchable Reveal

    The subsequent slides present the list items in a consistent, easily scannable format. This section is designed to hold attention as users search for personal relevance for themselves or their peers, maximizing swipe-through rate and creating moments of discovery.

Themes

  • Food cravings
  • Humor
  • Social engagement

Techniques

  • Studio lighting
  • Food styling
  • Graphic design

Trends

  • Engagement bait
  • Meme marketing

Post caption

See your s/o’s name? Tag them and they’re picking up the bill

Text overlays

  • call-to-action · photo_0

    if you see your name on this list, you have to eat a Beef ‘N Cheddar today (we don’t make the rules)

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